About Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport

Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (IATA: PLZ, ICAO: FAPE) is an airport serving Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha), a city in the Eastern Cape province in South Africa. It was formerly known as H. F. Verwoerd Airport and as the Port Elizabeth International Airport. The name of the airport was changed from Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport to Port Elizabeth International Airport in February 2021.

The main terminal building is used for both international and domestic flights. You can grab a meal, or quick drink at the restaurants on site.

Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport is a Wi-Fi hotspot available. South African Airways lounge and The Premier Lounge are located at domestic departure hall. A number of hotels are present on or near the airport. Ground transport is provided by local taxis. More information on this Airport facilities.

The airport resides at an elevation of 226 feet (69 m) above mean sea level. It has two asphalt paved runways: 08/26 is 1,980 by 46 metres (6,496 ft × 151 ft) and 17/35 is 1,677 by 46 metres (5,502 ft × 151 ft). There are also 13 aircraft parking bays on the apron and the terminal building measures 8,700 square metres (94,000 sq ft).

There are scheduled passenger flights to other South African cities as well as regional destinations. The airport served 1.2 million passengers per annum.

Chief Dawid Stuurman Airport offers safe and secure parking facilities all year round. In both short term and long term car parks, there are Covered Parking, Lock up garages and Open Parking options for the airport patrons.

The distance from Chief Dawid Stuurman Airport to the centre of Port Elizabeth is 4 kilometres. By car, it takes 10 minutes to get to the centre of Port Elizabeth. The airport shuttles and taxis just outside the airport building; schedules match the arrival of flights. There are local and international well known car rental companies available in Chief Dawid Stuurman Airport. All of the car rental companies offer a wide range of vehicles, with a choice of sizes and styles with reasonable price.

Shall you required any further information on the Airport, kindly contact the Information Desk.
 

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